María Naranjo
Belair
Summary
Experienced with organizing and managing various events from inception to completion. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to ensure successful event execution. Track record of fostering strong vendor relationships and maintaining budget control.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Birchwood Motor Hotel
Traverse Bay
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization to enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstations according to health standards.
- Supported chefs by executing meal assembly tasks, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food production processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained high levels of hygiene and food safety by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen workspaces.
- Assisted in successful catering events by preparing ingredients, assembling platters, and delivering exceptional service to clients.
- Contributed to increased menu variety by suggesting new dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
Housekeeping
Birchwood Motor Hotel
07.2022 - Current
- Cleaning and reporting any safety hazards to the hotel’s owners.
- Complete tasks like clean rooms and the bar: vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash cans, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, and mopping floors.
Event Manager
El Grand Bazaar
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Administration and coordination of the 3 annual events: Mother's Day Bazaar, Gourmet Bazaar and Christmas Bazaar.
- Plan events, determine budget, definition of dates, coordinate advertising and marketing plans.
- Management of social networks.
- Coordination of logistics with suppliers, sponsors and customers.
Business Administrator
Barra Callejera
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Dealing with customers.
- Marketing and social media management
- Shipping control.
Human Resources Manager
CrediMetrica
01.2011 - 03.2021
- Description, evaluation and classification of positions. Recruitment, selection and induction of personnel.
- Management evaluation: organizational management evaluation systems, management indicators.
- Training, staff development and training, career plans, Manpower Plan.
- Labor Disengagement Processes.
- Structuring of salary scales.
- Design of internal communication plans
Education
Master - Human Talent Management
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
01.2016
Licensed - Corporative Communication
Universidad de las Américas
02.2009
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Creative thinking
- Customer engagement
- Work coordination
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Structured and implemented the Human Resources function, establishing policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with business objectives.
- Implemented incentive compensation and employee engagement programs, resulting in 87% of the workforce reporting satisfaction with the company.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Certification
- Personal Branding – Platzi, 2019
- Introduction to Digital Marketing – Platzi, 2019
- Illustrator Course – Platzi (December 2019)
- Emotional Intelligence Course- Platzi, August 2019
- “Keys to Managing People” Program- Coursera Certificate – IESE Business School, 2016
- Postgraduate Diploma in People Management and Leadership- AT Consultores, 2014 – 2015
- International Certification: Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Delivered by Daniel Illinworth, endorsed by Dr. Richard Bandler and The Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 2013 - Human Talent Management and Administration Program- INDEG, 2011
- Leadership and Coaching Seminar- Delivered by Marshall Goldsmith – Seminarium, 2011
Interests
- Graphic Design
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva
- Photography
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Birchwood Motor Hotel
04.2023 - Current
Housekeeping
Birchwood Motor Hotel
07.2022 - Current
Event Manager
El Grand Bazaar
10.2021 - 05.2022
Business Administrator
Barra Callejera
04.2021 - 11.2021
Human Resources Manager
CrediMetrica
01.2011 - 03.2021
Licensed - Corporative Communication
Universidad de las Américas
Master - Human Talent Management
Escuela Politécnica Nacional